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fermentation

[fur-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌfɜr mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /


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The noted Roman naturalist and historian was indeed an early expert in fermentation, yet he also wrote about “sal ammoniac” — yes, smelling salts — in his encyclopedic work “Natural History,” published in 79 A.D.

From Los Angeles Times

The firm specialises in capturing and storing CO2 released from organic processes such as fermentation, whisky distillation or biogas plants.

From BBC

Over a 12-week period, participants consumed either a placebo, kimchi powder made from naturally fermented kimchi, or kimchi powder produced using a starter culture fermentation method.

From Science Daily

More companies are embracing fermentation, in which beneficial microbes are used to change food and drinks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The noma "touch" owes much to fermentation -- which can render even pine edible -- as well as to its sophisticated broths.

From Barron's